How do I tell a RJ-58 from a RJ-59?

[kpinnc 14,257]

Looks like I finally may have a line on an old RJ. It's either a 58 or 59. I was wondering if you guys could help me with some pointers for determining the correct year. Sorry, I don't have any pics yet. It'll probably be a couple weeks before I actually pick it up.

I'm thinking it's a 59, just not sure. The obvious parts are the K-90 engine, 3 piece tranny, straight steel front axle, and the hood. The only thing I know that supposedly was different between the 58 and 59s was that the 59 models had a "graduated" implement lift that allowed for multiple positions. The tractor I'm looking at does have that lift.

Are there any other features that would nail down the year of this machine? This is the first real RJ I've come across down here, and just wanted to be sure.

Thanks!

Kevin

[TT-(Moderator) 1,160]

Aside from the possibility that it was built late enough to receive the lift lever quadrant, I've heard that the only actual way to tell them apart is the model number sticker on the frame. :thumbs:

[BPjunk 184]

Kevin,

If you find a RJ with a serial number of 20,001 or higher you have a RJ-59, the RJ-58 and RJ-59 are identical. The lift quadrants were a later option as was the fender/tool box and muffler guard. There was only 2,500 RJ-59 models produced but 20,000 RJ-58's.

Bill in Richmond, Va.

[kpinnc 14,257]

Terry, Bill, Thank you very much!

I'll check for a tag on the frame. I know it was repainted years ago, but I hope the tag is just under the paint.

Kevin

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,589]

Kevin,

Congradulations on finding one. I hope it don't lighten the wallet too much. :thumbs:

[kpinnc 14,257]

Thanks Terry, I was surprised to find it as well. The owner is planning to keep the rear tires for his 702 (which are the meatiest AGs I have ever seen), so the price is going to be somewhere around $300. The tractor has the optional rear fenders, the hood is in decent shape, and still has the gas tank attached with no dents on the hood. There are no real rust issues anywhere. Given how rare they are here, I guess that's not completely unreasonable. Only drawback is like several of my tractors, the engine is not original. It's the K-90, but I haven't confirmed the numbers for the year model on it yet.

I hope to have it home sometime in the next couple weeks.

Kevin

[Rollerman 290]

Sounds like a nice find Kevin.

As far as wide ags?...they look better with 6X12's anyway.

I really need to get busy & finish mine...it won't be orig either...but I'll have one close enough. :thumbs:

[charger10us 1]

Didn't the earley RJ 58--59's have the K-90 on them?? I think they did!!

Billy in Va.

[combatmp29r 27]

Billy!!! glad to see ya get into the coversation. Iwas starting to think you were just stalking us :thumbs:

[TT-(Moderator) 1,160]

WOW ! ! ! ! !

This ought to be in the history books!

(or at least in the RedSquare news! )

Nice to see you made it, Billy.... I told you it wasn't hard to do. :thumbs:

[T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,589]

Billy,

I'm glad you not only found us, but posted. :thumbs:

[charger10us 1]

Been reading the post, but it took awhile for me to understand how to post!!!

Not to smart on this thing!!! Billy in Va.